In March 2024, the U.K.'s Channel 5 aired a documentary chronicling the Titan sub disaster and its aftermath. Here are some of the most unsettling details.
There's a scientific explanation for the phenomenon of solar eclipses, but that hasn't stopped people from believing some pretty wild things about them.
You heard right: 2024 is the year of an "insect apocalypse" - but not in the way you might think. Here's what's happening, and why you shouldn't be scared.
Industrial accidents are sadly commonplace, but few are as horrific as the one that killed five men on the Byford Dolphin oil rig in 1983. Here's what happened.
If you've ever gotten the chills just by listening to a piece of music, it was probably a good song. But according to science, a lot more is going on there.
Over the eons, Earth has seen several mass extinction events, including one happening right now. This time, the cause isn't a huge asteroid impact. It's humans.
On April 8, 2024, millions of people across North America will be in for a once-in-a-lifetime cosmic event. Here's the lowdown on 2024's total eclipse.
Humans have been using plants for their intoxicating and psychoactive properties for thousands of years. Here's what some of the most common do to our brains.
There have been all kinds of weird notions about drugs that has taken advances in science to disprove. But that hasn't stopped people from still believing them.
The benefits and dangers of artificial intelligence are discussed constantly. One question that many ponder is if AI could ever become truly self-aware.
Ever wondered why dogs howl at sirens? Though there are a couple theories, there's one in particular that is most widely accepted. Here's what it says.
Many people don't have to worry about an active volcano nearby. There are a few active volcanoes in Iceland - and you might be surprised at the overall number.
How do you determine the scariest movie? The Science of Scare Project used heart rate metrics to determine the scariest movie of 2023. Here's what it is.
Vaping is a common part of societal life these days, and many people have embraced the habit, but there are lots of weird vaping facts you may have overlooked.
Science has brought us to many frontiers and led to the creation of some unique devices. One such creation is a living plant that can control a machete.